Cleaning The Reading Window - Panasonic FZ-G2 Series Operating Instructions Manual

The Barcode Reader lights red to indicate the reading position.
If the barcode is read successfully, the code appears where the cursor is placed.
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When the barcode read operation is finished, please wait about 3 seconds to start the next reading. You may press the
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button immediately, even if you set to release, it takes several seconds to light to light actually.
If an error message appears and nothing is displayed, restart this utility.
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Observe the Following to Correctly Read a Barcode with This Computer
The reading angle is important factor.
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Perform reading at the angle indicated in the figure. We recommend you to set at approximately 2° to 3° angle from the perpendicular position.
Hold the reader farther away when reading a larger barcode, and closer in when reading a smaller barcode.
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Perform reading so that the entire symbol falls within the center of the red Barcode Reader light.
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The reader can still read a barcode even if the barcode is not in the center of the red Barcode Reader light.
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However, if a part of the barcode lies outside the Barcode Reader light, the barcode cannot be read. Make sure the entire bar-
code is inside the Barcode Reader light.
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Cleaning the Reading Window

If the reading window is dirty, gently wipe the reading window with a cloth or a cotton swab moistened with water.
Do not allow materials that can easily scratch the reading window to touch the window, such as sandpaper or metal object.
For parts other than the reading window, please read
Barcode Reader Light
"Handling and Maintenance".
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Barcode Reader Light